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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.95, 902.09 and 465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.95, 902.09 and 465.62 is: 698.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.95 : 902.09 = 465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.95/902.09 = 465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.95x = 902.09 × 465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.95x = 420,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,034.57/600.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.96

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